As you already know prior from entering this site, the program for the Black Magic Winter Drumline 99 will be The Devil Went Down To Georgia. We are expecting an exciting and powerful show that will be enjoyed by all. Eventually, we will have sound files and pictures up in the Archives but meanwhile check out the music and lyrics by clicking the name of the song above. Just keep in mind this thought, which you will hear us repeat time and time again... "I done told you once you son of a ****** We're the best there's ever been!"

        The Tentative Winter Percussion Schedule: Date, location, and score

          February 13: SFWGA local show at Piper HS or Miami Sunset: DNA
          February 19/20: FIPA regionals in Tampa: Competition Cancelled
          March 13: FIPA show in Orlando, Florida: 4th place - 52.7 (What a rip!!!! Trust me this was a fluke.
          March 20: Coral Springs (Taravella HS): 2nd place - 73.2 (Told you so!)
          April 10: SFWGA Championships at Braddock: Competition Cancelled (what is up with this?!)
          April 15-18: WGI World Finals in Dayton, Ohio: 6th place in Round 4, 23rd place overall, score of 83.55 (It's a start)

        The Roster for the 1999 Winter Show, "The Devil Went Down to Georgia"(as of December 1998)!!!

        Click the member's name to see his or her profile! (The profiles are maintained by Grant(they're the same as the '98 profiles, when we get more pics and stuff I'll make different profiles), pics by Alex)

        THE STAFF
        About this season's Staff: This season called for a very specialized staff. Each member of the staff concentrates on a certain aspect of the show, such as music, Pit, Battery, Marching Technique, and visual ensemble. This extensive staff will provide for a very organized administration that is necessary for a very orderly, yet apparently chaotic, show, as everything is choreographed specifically.
          Head Musical Instructor: Ray Donato
          Technical Instructor: Scott Hughes
          Marching/Drill Instructor: Dave Bayardelle
          Visual design, etc.: Gavin Miller

        Side One: The Devils, Playing the part of the Devil
        About the Devil Line: For the Devil line, the best front line members were called upon to present the menacing personality to this side of the story. The bass line's sound is not quite as strong, however, they provide much effort for improvement. Visual presentation is not yet optimized either, but improvement will ensue.

          THE Devil: Andres Martinez

          Snare: Grant Lian
          Tenors: Andres Martinez
          Basses (listed in order):

            James Amadeo
            Kyle (BE) Sandberg
            Brian (Butthead, or Gilligan) Fein
          Cymbals/Snare 2: John (Bobby) Gabrielsen

        Side Two: The Hicks, Playing the part of Johnny...
        About the Hick Line: The strongest member in this line is Bass Line '97 veteran Rob, without doubt, who provides the necessary kinetic power to the show with his uncanny ability to haul ass. This line's strength is in the sound of the bass line, which is more cohesive than that of the Devils' bass line. Their visual presentation and their front line needs to catch up, however, and we are certain that it will.
          Johnny: Alex Henderson

          Snare: Jason Breland
          Tenors: William (R-Will) Shaw
          Basses (listed in order):

            Patrick (LMP) Daly
            Matt Benett
            Robert (Rob) Sykes
          Cymbals/Snare 2: Alex Henderson

        The Front Ensemble
        About the Front Ensemble: This season's Pit takes on a slightly different role than previous years' pits. Unlike the previous seasons, this winter line will not be as dependent on the pit, as there is not ballad section. Instead, they simply provide the background music for the show, and they are dressed as neutrally as possible to not favor either line. This is a nice manifestation of the fact that, although the Hick line wins the contest, both lines are of equal importance and worked together for our victories.
          Front ensemble assistant: Jason (The Ox) Peters
          Blake (Beavis) Stair
          Julianne Sanchez
          Deanna (Big Mama) Grimes
          Jennifer (Billie) Brooks
          Dan Pontillo
          Patrick Bradley

        The Narrator
          Chris Puleo


        Kid Moving (actually, kid gone)(ha ha):
          Jon (JI) Lapshan


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